Goa Police arrested 24 people on Friday, 13 November 2026, in a coordinated operation spanning 16 states and linked to 37 cybercrime cases involving reported losses of more than ₹8 crore. The crackdown was carried out by teams from the North district police, South district police and the cyber crime police station.
A total of 43 police teams conducted searches across the states as investigators followed suspected fraud networks beyond Goa. The operation also resulted in the blocking of 1,717 SIM cards, 722 social media accounts and 814 fake websites associated with fraud cases involving losses of about ₹2 crore.
Police follow digital and financial trails
The investigation is focused on identifying the people involved, tracing digital and financial links, and examining connections between cases in different states. Goa Police said the cross-border nature of the operation reflects the need for coordinated action when suspected fraud networks operate using accounts, phone numbers and online services outside the state where victims are located.
“The successful arrests and detection of cases underline the focused efforts, operational coordination and determination of Goa police in tackling organised cybercrime. The operation sends a clear message that individuals involved in cyber fraud cannot evade law enforcement by operating from outside the state,” Goa Police said.
The police said their action is also aimed at disrupting the infrastructure used in cyber fraud and helping victims recover money. During 2026, Goa's cyber crime police have secured ₹15.9 crore through lien marking in bank accounts suspected to be connected with fraudulent transactions. Lien marking can prevent funds in an account from being moved while an investigation and recovery process takes place.
| Action | Figure |
|---|---|
| People arrested | 24 |
| Cybercrime cases linked to the operation | 37 |
| Police teams deployed | 43 |
| States covered | 16 |
| SIM cards blocked | 1,717 |
| Social media accounts blocked | 722 |
| Fake websites blocked | 814 |
Awareness programmes to continue
A senior police officer said the measures were intended to support prompt intervention, interrupt suspected cybercrime networks, investigate cases and assist victims with financial relief. The investigation will continue to examine inter-state links and trace the movement of money and digital evidence before the cases are taken to their logical conclusion.
Goa Police said strict legal action would be taken against people involved in cyber fraud and related offences. Alongside enforcement, the force is conducting cybercrime awareness programmes for groups it considers vulnerable, including senior citizens and students. The programmes are intended to improve awareness of emerging online threats and help people respond more carefully to suspicious digital communications and financial requests.
